Screwworm Preparedness
Summary
Brown County is running a major active shooter drill at Northwest Elementary on June 11. Don't freak out if you see a ton of police and fire trucks around the school—it's just a practice run.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
The total cost for the new AED equipment is $13,858.86, funded by opioid abatement grants.
County employees and the public visiting county buildings will have access to life-saving equipment.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (5)
Regional emergency preparedness leaders to gather in Brownwood Sept. 10
Emergency management professionals, first responders, healthcare leaders, educators, government officials, nonprofit organizations, and private-sector partners from across the region will gather Thursday, September 10, for the 2026 West Central Texas...
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting — 2026-06-17
Local producers are concerned about a potential screwworm outbreak. The county is organizing a seminar to help residents learn how to identify and report the pest.
Operation Safe Lion III exercise to be held June 11 at Northwest Elementary
On Thursday June 11, multiple agencies, including the Brownwood Police and Fire Departments, Brown County Sheriff’s Office, Early Police, Lifeguard EMS, will be conducting Operation Safe Lion III, a Full-Scale Active Shooter Exercise at the Northwest...
Commissioners Court Special Meeting — 2026-03-30
The county is upgrading its emergency response capabilities by purchasing new AEDs and formalizing transit plans for vulnerable citizens during disasters.
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting — 2026-03-02
Texas Tech is looking to install weather stations and radar in Brown County to help with flood warnings and forecasting. They are currently seeking local landowners to host these stations.
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